2002 Twin Engine Mini Cooper - Jay Leno's Garage

2002 Twin Engine Mini Cooper. When one engine's not enough, why not get two? Jacques Andres put his Mini on the racetrack with two complete engine packages.
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2002 Twin Engine Mini Cooper - Jay Leno's Garage
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[@rocketpunchgo1]

I keep hearing that word "budget"... and keep seeing carbon fiber pieces on a race-spec Mini with two engines... must be one hell of a budget.

[@arriviste2020]

You can buy sheets of carbon fibre and build virtually anything you like!(common sense being the driver) Building,(and fitting) a roll-cage yourself can save a lot of money. The rear engine and tranny unit? Who knows where he got them.....a salvage yard,insurance write-off etc? You can save money by doing as much work as you can personally. Buy a Caterham-7 right out of the box as a kit, and see how much money you can save. Time is the greatest outlay, and I can tell you, working on any project like that in the video is very hard going.I'll bet he had a lot of help.::)

[@mrwhiteinca]

***** dude, if you made minimum wage you make more than 15k/yr. what country are you from?

[@rekt_em13]

***** Adjust for different currencies. 15k euros is about 20k US dollars

[@gustisch]

glassfiber with carbon over :)

[@dchawk81]

***** 30 grand is nothing for a race car. New vehicle development for even non-race cars runs in the billions.

[@s0nnyburnett]

I like the passion and pride the guy shows that's missing from a lot of owners.

[@rcbif101]

Like TG USA? They talk like they have a hand up their rear ends.

[@yaris5150]

Agreed, definitely a refresher to see somebody researching and fabricating versus just buying parts.

[@kopronko]

AMENNN !!! :-))

[@AdAstraOnYafro]

I agree. It’s because he is 100% invested in the project. Not just invested financially, he is the guy that had to wiggle the thing to squeeze it in next to the other thing and make it work. The pride he has 100% equity in it. He deserves to be proud.

[@Barnacules]

I want to see this on a WRC stage so bad.

[@SoftBreadSoftware]

WRC wouldn't have it, but it's ARA legal

[@ManS1ayr]

jay's face while driving that was great, says it all, he looked terrified

[@Greengulchleaves]

GOD I LOVE THIS. What lots of people don't think about is how light that car actually is. And 500 hp might not be SUPER impressive to some people used to watching Jay's show (having some 1000 hp and up cars) that's impressive for a little mini. Not to mention whenever you do a 2 engine car, the torque to hp ratio is just unbelievable. I bet that thing pulls like a beast. So awesome.

[@Thezkguy]

That blue S2000

[@ellismidkiff6117]

Thezkguy it’s on another show.

[@jonnycollison]

This looks like a really interesting little project, everything looks done to a good standard I don't know why the builder seems slightly embarrassed by it, it looks brilliant fun.

[@MrSpirit99]

I want one for no reason. That look of Jay when the tiny car accelerates, priceless.

[@MrGnarman]

"more money than brains" "done on a budget" pick one, jay...

[@eliweitzman9993]

+MrGnarman Well if you have like no brains it works.

[@Huxtee7]

+MrGnarman Why not both...

[@MrGnarman]

I suppose so!

[@neeravreddy9360]

MrGnarman it was a big budget?

[@eoinoconnell185]

This is actually a fantastic (hidden) insult.

[@SoberRacing]

"Obviously you are doing this on a budget.." As he holds a carbon fiber rear hatch

[@bakedandsteaked]

lol

[@maxzoRHD]

hahahha

[@UtahCGG]

Thats "on a budget" to Jay ;) haha

[@kyle3gc4yj19]

Lmao

[@DougieD_Funk]

Hey guys not a pro. How much would this exact twin engine mini cost. As is in this show. This exact vehicle. PLEse an estimate would be great thanks so much

[@thejoshbtv]

Although it is incredibly impracticle and seems like a tuning nightmare, that is extremely cool

[@lukemarshall1475]

Race cars don't tend to be terribly practical anyway :)

[@jackhanssen8657]

Hey baby remember me

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

That's probably the coolest sounding car I've ever heard!

[@hyperlogos]

Motherbrain Jr it sounds like a race all by itself

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

lol with two cars at least... XD

[@Proff0ak]

Motherbrain Jr It sounds like a race car with another race car behind it.

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

A car raceing with itself. XD

[@thefrozengargon338]

+Motherbrain Jr LOL !!!

[@derekbutler1121]

Damn, that car sounded fucking incredible!

[@lip6632]

It really did man

[@januszj.8547]

Its a beautiful racing car , even Jay leno was impressed by the engineering and innovative thinking this guy put into his project. Congrats.

[@MotoMedicine904]

Man, I gotta make it a goal in life to one day walk through this garage and see all the beautiful cars up close and personal. Maybe the Navy will take me west coast one day.

[@jonnybeck6723]

That sound!... 2 exhaust notes in harmony... brilliant!

[@afrikan1641]

The way he looks at the camera @ 10:38 lol

[@chrisjames1924]

Haha....but how would you describe that look?

[@leeharwood6401]

its the look what go's well with the words.OH YES

[@Marauder252]

This guy obviously has more brains than money, you have to respect a guy who does the work himself.

[@SturmWurm]

Two engines. The sound it makes is basically a lamentation of muscular gods.

[@lilgeos777]

With my “budget,” I’m going to replace the old hood emblem on my 2003 mini! One day, I might even replace my drivers side headlight! We are making big strides over here at the Wilson Garage.

[@iamstd2]

The two engines revving at the same time sounds so weird. Must be like a stereo effect with the sound lol

[@Frietpan]

yes hehe also 1 pipe exits at the side and the other at the back, surround race sound

[@ChuckReynolds]

this guy is such a geek about this car.. and i love it. sounds amazing.

[@FlyingDaddy721]

"He's got a mini, he can make it do things for ya". Lol love Jay's one liners

[@Tarex3]

the sound of both motors and superchargers when it's headed towards you was hands down the coolest sound i've ever heard.

[@ToastToGo]

I think Jay might have offended him when he said "More money than brains" because he's obviously built it himself on a budget...I think he should have said "more brains than money" :] :]

[@peralez2383]

I agree with Jay, the guy didn't have much money, and even less brains

[@tcv4]

I think he said that because it would be a lot cheaper and less complex to buy a single engine that makes 500 horsepower. However, this really isn't the case because it was cheaper to buy an additional 250 horsepower engine than to scrap the engine already in the mini and buy a 500 hp engine. I suppose he could have sold the engine out of the mini to offset the cost of a larger engine, but the cool factor goes way up when you have two motors.

[@hdaviator9181]

peralez2383 You are calling the guy stupid, but let me ask you, could you build something like that? My guess is no.

[@ezemond8299]

Jay said "it's easy when you have more money than brains." He was talking about guys like himself who can afford to build anything they can think of. Point in case, Jay has a rapid prototype machine for making parts that costs more than my house. So, he was complementing this builder on his hard work and what he was able to accomplish on a budget.

[@oh_rhythm]

EZ Emond u missed it. he kinda throws it at the end of the vid. he DOES say more money than brains. he obviously means that this is a cuckoo project and not calling the guy a moron.

[@mad4tarmac]

500hp in a mini.....my kind of car!!!

[@popdog200]

No it's not you gypsy

[@MrMikkiBee]

You are my type of human.

[@Ssteve90]

even if they run at the same time. its not going twice as fast.

[@JesseENew]

minis fuckin blo

[@jeandandrea6757]

theres a guy who has a single engine min with 500hp r56, on DMO Deejays channel, very cool stuufffff

[@mgmcd1]

It sounds like 2 4-bangers racing each other in unison. Uncanny. Great episode. I love the enthusiasm.

[@rogerhazen3664]

Jay is such a classy and chill dude. He had a grin getting in and driving that mini, you can tell he genuinely enjoyed it and was interested.

[@neel35]

how fast does it go in reverse then.... LOL

[@GT-gt4bf]

Fantastic! Very different and boy does it looks like fun.

[@gosudoyourself]

It's nice to see someone so excited about a build he did himself, and what a cleverly done project. Props to this guy.

[@leobuckey]

This is incredibly inspiring! Thank you for posting this

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

its like two mini's had a conjoined twin! BAD ASS!!!

[@BeetzBum]

really cool thanks for sharing jay

[@Capt1331]

I love the look on Jay's face as he hits the gas... just priceless...lol

[@triplebutted]

This car is great. Nice full walk through and talking about the car, i love jay leno garage.

[@BobPapadopoulos]

Got a tail light out. lol

[@freekslooptalles3281]

+Bob Papadopoulos I noticed that to. Thats probably why its streetlegal :D

[@zacharycuskelly4659]

+Bob Papadopoulos its a racecar they even say that....."canyon carver" i belive was the term

[@BobPapadopoulos]

zachary cuskelly It's a joke. My comment even says "lol". "Context clues" I believe is a term you need to look into.

[@sheasamuels9320]

That's like a modern day group b rally monstrosity lol. I like that mini a lot.

[@jarrynsmith1050]

it should be in that class

[@maxj9204]

Absolutely love it. It's one of those things that sounds crazy and ridiculous, but it actually works, and looks like it works well.

[@wesmccullough3985]

Great work! Gutsy. I've seen reviews done later and seems he really got this beast dialed in!

[@Bergaufschieba]

I'd like to see more of that blue Honda S2000 in the background! Looks neat!

[@Knights2theEnd]

more money than brains... I think its the other way around jay.

[@steezuschrist6662]

Knights2theEnd I was thinking the same thing

[@johnschmidt2964]

Knights2theEnd not really it’s the stupidest shot I’ve ever seen, two engines? What is it a boat. Dumb as hell. So yea more money than brains.

[@barnabasgray8038]

Very cool indeed. Jacques has done a great job! Can't wait for the 1.9l version.

[@was91355]

Hee-hee-heee... You can tell that you really enjoyed this little dual-engined MINI COOPER Jay, and so did we. I have a heart for these types of home grown jobbies myself, (I often do them myself)!

[@angel.avila.]

I'm sure he meant more brains than money at 10:35. :)

[@adelgafur9709]

thumbs up for the apexa blue s2k in the beginning on the right :)

[@LK-bn6wk]

sk2's are horrible. You should be banned from commenting, forever

[@LK-bn6wk]

This is not Lora Kesenci, goodbye

[@adelgafur9709]

Lora Kesenci seems like you never drove an s2k...best car i've owned yet

[@neilfurby555]

Jay is a great presenter, he is naturally curious and does not try to dominate the conversation, his guests must feel very much at ease with him.

[@yomancs]

i really like how you have reinvented your self with these videos!

[@LuigiDonatello]

Hey Jay, can you get a car from Vector Aeromotive in your show? Preferably the W8... thanks.

[@venom8008]

That would be super cool. One of my all time favorite supercar is the Wiegert Vector W8

[@goofyleo3869]

Damned right!!!!

[@DarthVader1977]

venom800 supercars*

[@nastystew6942]

It had a three speed transmission in it

[@leehenry5764]

@@venom8008 gran turismo 2 had that beast on it loved the look of it.

[@Area-5l]

This guy had the same idea as me but instead I had a 2009 clubman and I would hollow out everything in the front and make that my cargo and on the back end, I’d put in a e46 m3 engine

[@jjlwis]

seriously impressive! and it was SO COOL to hear both engines spinning at the same time.. like 3D for hearing.. neato!

[@nickb3968]

This Mini is so insane looks fun to drive. Great video and kudos to JHack for his ingenuity and hard work.

[@deanloveridge2534]

The whole way through jay looks like he is thinking "blah! blah! blah! now can I drive it!"

[@Chrede93]

This car sounds amazing!

[@orange70383]

I love that Jay does this kind of stuff.

[@knoxkeaton]

The sound of this is the coolest thing ever.

[@dasdew2]

$30,000!!! DAAAAAAAAAAAAM SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!

[@dasdew2]

Jerry Maguire I would have to see the engineering inside myself to tell if it's real or not, but I don't image Jay would let a fake car get on the show. Besides, there's no such thing as impossible

[@StressfulWeasel]

^^ it would be a beast for sure!

[@nikolaystoykov9540]

Why vtec LOOL

[@burlyheads]

Nikolay Stoykov Because there is a large community dedicated to doing that specific swap

[@infesting]

dasdew2 Its 30k for the car not for the car with the mods.

[@StephenTack]

That's pretty cool... But really it's: "More brains than money" that sparked this project.

[@esaedvik]

Superman To err is human, that's what makes him awesome.

[@StephenTack]

Yeah, he seems like a great guy, and is smart enough to use his money to surround himself with smart people. But I remember reading his 1000hp Toronado project article in Popular Mechanics years ago. He stated that it was originally "front wheel drive and with a transverse mounted V8"; half right. I had a Toronado at the time, and knew that it had an longitudinal mounted engine. Since then I've still enjoyed Jay's automotive endeavors, but know that he is the passion (and funding), not the expert.

[@esaedvik]

Exactly. I dislike that he always repeats stuff the guests say to somehow seem knowledgeable, but I still love the man. I've watched his talkshow since I was like 12 and learned a lot of English whilst doing that too. Nowadays I just watch these. :)

[@91chore]

That looked awesome! Please do one racing it on the track. The ultimate driving toy

[@clifflong1203]

AWESOME build!!..I had a 2005 mini S and often dream't of a rear engine add..great stuff!! :)

[@MrSockenloch]

It freaks me out, that the gearwheel is not spinning when I change the video quality.

[@crusherbmx]

"I put a new engine in my car, but I didn't take the old one out. Now my car can do the speed of light." - Steven Wright

[@dvperr]

Reminds me of a Group B car, only Group B never used two engines. That is great, thanks for showing it to us!

[@konnorhayes6106]

Jay Leno is my hero. He’s livin’ the dream.

[@YodaOnDMT]

I haven't seen a twin engined car for years. The last one I remember was a 900 bhp golf gti about 20 years ago. I always wanted to do it in my old skyline but never got to.

[@bt4670]

So, Yoda is a car guy.

[@themaiaSurrender]

+Mariux - car and drugs, nothing better.. lol

[@bt4670]

Rafael Ferreira xD

[@blazeschmidt7545]

That thing looks like it would beat the hell out of other manufacturers in rally, if it had some rally tuning!

[@NinjaKid1985]

Absolutely no way, WRC or Rallycross cars are absolute freaking bonkers, just on another lvl!!! In the case of rallycross cars even more powerfull and by the way anything else than build on a "Budged". I can tell you for shure, even Jay Lenos face expressions would have looked different driving one of these. ;) But still a great build thou. It's his own, as long as he loves it he should go on, with this one. :D

[@Pheatan]

If you want to see some great rally cars. Theres a teenager in New Zealand who built a Peugeot 206 with a 2011 Ferrari f1 engine thats rear engine AWD and sounds like a monster down the tracks. From first hand experience and a couple of ride alongs i can say that its truly a passion project that paid off massively

[@afleitikh3]

Jay, that was one of the coolest things i've ever seen! next level of cool brotha!

[@Sanchez831Cali]

Love these car!! Sounds sick! Great video Jay! Keep up the great job!

[@Wheres-my-toes-bro]

That sound was gorgeous

[@WinkelManBearPig]

We need moar! Aweaome build I wanna see lap times.

[@jameshartley95]

i think jay should run top gear usa ;D

[@jameshartley95]

didnt think many people would agree with me! he should deffo do now he leave tonight show!

[@xSleek34x]

james hartley I would agree with you, however even then I am not sure it could live up to the original. Seems like even the other TG's such as Germany and Australia suck as much if not more than TG USA.

[@jameshartley95]

xSleek34x to be fair they are all good not all to my taste but hey something different! its like when TG USA made the truck episode after UK but i think USA one was so much better while the UK mainly just well pissed about lol. you know what i mean haha big thumbs up to all TG teams

[@heatlugo5310]

Wrong

[@dogday3434]

james hartley Top gear can tell the truth about the cars they test because they are funded by the BBC which dose not rely on advertising to generate revenue as it is funded by the tv licence fee in the UK thats why they can take the piss like no other motoring magazine program

[@vampov]

This channel is great where has it been all my life. Being an engineer I Love engines and metal. I just wish I had the money for these projects.

[@DjentleSoul]

Gotta love a budget and creative thoughts and killer u turns.

[@Eturnallove]

As a Mini Cooper fan, This is my dream ride!!!

[@Ojgville4l]

Jay's response the the custom name dropping wing? " let take look at the interior of the car of the car. " 7:15 HAHA Jay's funniest moment ever.

[@leistungep3]

Another great video Jay keep them coming.

[@Stratking01]

Jay, I really love your show... Jay Leno's Garage.. of course, lol. You're good on the the Jay Leno show, don't get me wrong, but dude, you really do all of us gear heads a huge favor by showcasing some of the most amazing cars we've ever seen, not to mention, you have an awesome collection as well, please keep it up good sir!!!

[@wickedinsight]

PS: J seems to be high lol

[@DJzSith]

And also in the "O SHIT I am so going to lose my license" state of mind.

[@Chuck59ish]

If you look back in your racing history, the Fittipaldi Brothers, Emerson and Wilson raced a twin engine VW Beetle back in the 60s against Porsches and Ferraris in Brazil. But the just bolted two 4-cylinder engine together and made it mid-engine. And back in the pre-war GP days Alfa ran a Bi-motor GP car.

[@iamdevil1715]

You JUST noticed? Dude is stoned in every show

[@Chuck59ish]

It's a natural high, it's called adrenaline rush.

[@BennyMaxJPN]

Sounds awesome!

[@BennyMaxJPN]

popdog200 Sorry bud, I forgot, people can't have opinions. Only slow downhill mountain bikers can.

[@co1088]

I love the way popdog is the only one who likes his own comments.

[@SgtHooch]

Wow, this crazy! I've been taking my MINI to Bay Bridge Motors in Oakland, Ca. since Dec. '08. Jacques never mentioned he was on Jay's show. It's awesome, though.

[@Grimps86Olds]

That is coolest thing I have seen in a while! Jay your neighbors must love you! hahaha

[@XenomorphLV426]

Jay, granny shiftin' not double clutching like you should.

[@Hondeer]

Shogun Festiva in the background of his shop!

[@airsoftdeath]

The twin whining coming down the street man thats a sweet ride

[@charlespletzke8311]

As someone who has a stock R53 mini cooper S, I find it so strange hearing a familiar sounding startup but with a vast difference once the engines begin

[@vector6977]

4 wheel steering would be fun thing too!

[@MrZebrawr]

***** Plus not to forget the best implementations yet: Porsche 991 GT3 (2013-present) (in sync high speed; out of sync below 30mph) capable of beating the likes of a mclaren mp4 round a track despite a 140hp deficit and 200kg weight disadvantage. Porsche reckons 4 wheel steering is worth at least the equivalent of an extra 70hp on the track. Porsche 991 turbo & turbo S (2013-present) Porsche 918 spyder (2013-present) world record for fastest production car round nurburgring @ 6mins 57seconds

[@vector6977]

Don't forget that most rock crawlers, monster trucks, some JLG man lifts, and even the B-52 uses steering at the back as well as the front. Also, thanks for the backup MrZebrawr. I was seeing red and couldn't comment without going batshit crazy pissed LOL!

[@innesmackay8968]

Next stop Pike's Peak!

[@glensgraphix]

WOW! It even sounds like an old Mini! Nice

[@curly2k32007]

When I was in Germany EuroSport used to show a drag racing series of "rat racers" that were twin engined racers like this, first example I've seen stateside and it's with my beloved R53, love it.

[@BlakesWrld]

Perfect gymkhana car

[@fatboy19831]

" I took tow 1 liter motorcycle radiators ........ I figured they would have about the capacity I needed for a 2 liter". This guy is sick. Wonderful job.

[@nicl8098]

Truly awesome build!!

[@39MercFlathead]

When I was in high school a twin engined Mini raced in the Targa Florio. I don't remember how it finished, but it was one of those really cool ideas like the Formula 1 4wd Ferguson P99.

[@tommynobaka]

Matt Farah, please get this in Tuned

[@ronanigans4715]

Who saw that cool S2000.

[@andreportugal1426]

me hahaha

[@rogerdiruscio1340]

I enjoy seeing mechanical talent from those who think outside the box. What great funRoger the scrapologist

[@sneakster1978]

When you can make Jay smile...you're doing it right.

[@johns78c]

"obviously you're doing this on a budget" says Jay as Jaques removes the bespoke carbon fibre tailgate...

[@man_on_wheelz]

apparently not what we would call a budget lol

[@gazedrop]

onlyoneidiotlikeme Actually, you'd be surprised; Jaques has quite the background in composite work. He did all of the carbon fiber work on the car himself, including the molds for that tailgate. So I guess time is where the big expense was!

[@itchysp]

"doing this on a budget" as he pulls off a carbon fiber rear hatch...right, k, pretty massive budget then.

[@michaelvann1353]

Andres said it best. The "budget" part was to keep up with a $200,000 Porsche on a race track. If the whole build comes in at under $100,000, then he is racing on a budget. see 4:30 mark

[@chillined4418]

I love how he puts it behind his back as if it was like a binder or something haha

[@chillined4418]

?

[@Saki630]

enginemaxcarb. What are you trying to say? 2 Bike engines perform well enough to race against a 1 engine Porsche and cost more than half as much while doing it?

[@Saki630]

Tom Hornsby You say that as if it is impossible for those two engines to perform similarly to one large one. If you wanted the larger engine I wonder how it would fit in that shoe box. Also since you are not the builder, how do you know he paid for that hatch or even what the amount was? You have a lot of assumptions which is dangerous for your argument.

[@thebackchannel1641]

This man has made the car that (as a former automotive R&D guy), I have had in the back of my mind (waiting for me to get rich enough to be able to essentially throw tens of thousands of dollars away like used confetti), since the mid 1980's. Having electronically controlled throttles are the key to making any twin engine car project reliable enough to be anything other than a toy with the intermittent embarrassment option as standard equipment. Great job! 🎯

[@Baribrotzer]

That is one pure evil engine note! Two Roots blowers, two unmuffled four-bangers - twice as loud as one of each, and mostly revving in sync but phasing in and out like a twin-engine plane.